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WorksheetsBasic Shop Safety — Study Guide Part One
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
According to the study guide, what eye protection should be worn in the shop?
Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield
Sunglasses only
No eyewear unless a tool feels unsafe
A cloth mask over the eyes
Before using any equipment, what must you do?
Get the instructor’s permission
Ask a classmate for help
Read a poster on the wall
Begin carefully without asking
When is it acceptable to use the equipment?
Only when the instructor is in the shop
Anytime the lights are on
During lunch when the shop is empty
Whenever the door is closed
What should you do about accidents or near accidents in the shop?
Report them to the instructor immediately
Clean up quietly and continue working
Wait until the end of class to mention it
Tell a friend but do not involve the instructor
Which action aligns with the rule about defective tools or equipment?
Tell the instructor if a tool is dull or broken or if equipment is not working, and do not use it
Continue using the tool but work slowly
Lend the tool to another student to try
Put the item back on the shelf and ignore the problem
When may you use any of the equipment?
Only after being shown how to use it correctly and safely and after you understand the instructions
After watching a short video on your own
As soon as class begins, to get familiar with it
When a friend says it is fine to try
How should clothing be managed to prevent injury in machines?
Keep clothes tucked in and sleeves rolled up neatly
Wear loose sleeves to stay comfortable
Leave shirts untucked for flexibility
Wear a flowing scarf to protect the neck
What should students with long hair do before working near moving machines?
Tie it back or wear a cap to keep hair safely out of the way
Let it hang naturally
Wear headphones instead of tying hair
Pull hair forward over the face
What is the rule regarding watches and jewelry in the shop?
Do not wear them; remove rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces before doing any work
Small items of jewelry are permitted
Watches are allowed but rings must be removed
Rings are permitted if gloves are worn
When are gloves acceptable according to the study guide?
When handling rough lumber, but not when using tools or operating any equipment
Whenever you are in the shop
Only when operating power tools
Never under any circumstances
What footwear is required in the shop?
Protective hard shoes or boots with rubber soles and rubber heels
Tennis shoes
Running shoes or sandals
Soft slippers
What should be worn around loud, noisy equipment?
Approved ear protection such as ear muffs
Nothing; ear protection is unnecessary
A dust mask instead of ear protection
Only a hooded sweatshirt
When should a dust mask or air filter be worn?
When working around a lot of wood dust because inhalation can be harmful
Only outdoors on windy days
Only during cleanup at the end of class
Never; dust masks are unnecessary
Where should finishing materials, thinners, or other oily or flammable liquids be used?
Only in well‑ventilated areas
In closed storage rooms
Anywhere on the shop floor
Near heat sources to speed drying
What is the rule regarding spills on the floor?
Clean up spills and do not leave anything on the floor that someone could slip on
Leave spills so they can be cleaned after class
Place a sign and continue working without cleaning
Ignore small spills unless someone complains
Where must used rags be stored?
In an approved, covered metal container because damp, oily rags can ignite
In an open cardboard box for ventilation
On a workbench until the end of class
Inside a locker with personal items
What should students do regarding fire extinguishers before an emergency?
Know where they are located and read the posted instructions to understand how to use them
Assume the instructor will handle any fire
Use them only after a fire has grown large
Store them in a locked cabinet
How should cabinet doors and drawers be left in the shop?
Closed so no one bumps into them
Propped open for quick access
Slightly ajar for ventilation
Open unless an instructor is nearby
How must aisles be maintained?
Kept clear and free of litter, scraps, and materials; do not leave anything on the floor that could be tripped over or slipped on
Used for temporary storage of wood and tools
Marked with tape but not necessarily kept clear
Swept only at the end of the week
How should vises be left when they are not in use?
Kept closed
Left open for the next user
Adjusted to the widest setting
Covered with a rag
